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Sligo advance to Division 2B National Hurling final with victory over Donegal

Sligo are through to the final of Division 2B of the National Hurling League after they beat Donegal 1-20 to 1-19. Mickey McCann’s side looked in the driving seat at half time when they led by six but a strong second half performance by Sligo saw them advance to the decider against Derry. Tom Comack

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Donegal name team for Division 2B National Hurling League playoff clash with Sligo

Donegal manager Mickey McCann has named his starting 15 for their 2B National Hurling League playoff clash against Sligo in O’Donnell Park. Last weekend goal scorers Davin Flynn and Bernard |Lafferty have been named in the full forward line for the game. A win will put Donegal into the final where they will face Derry.

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Irwin continues partnership in advance of new season

Photo: Caolán Irwin with Aly Dixon of PrincipaI Insurance at the announcement of their 2022 partnership Donegal Motorcycle Racer Caolán Irwin and Irish Motorcycle Insurance provider Principal Insurance, have announced the continuation of their successful partnership as Caolán graduates to the British Supersport Championship for 2022. The former Junior Superstock race winner will continue with

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Deputy Doherty clashes with Finance Minister again over cost of living

The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson has clashed in the Dail with the Finance Minister yet again over the rising cost of living. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Minister Paschal Donohoe that households particularly in border counties such as Donegal who use oil to heat their homes are being pushed beyond the threshold. He urged the

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High Court quashes decision by PPS to drop prosecution of Soldier F

The High Court in Belfast has quashed a decision by the Public Prosecution Service to drop Bloody Sunday murder charges against Soldier F. Lady Chief Justice Siobhan McKeegan said the decision not to continue the prosecution “crossed the threshold of irrationality”. Last year the PPS announced it was ending the prosecution of Soldier F for

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‘It won’t kill you to be a little late’ – Donegal Gardai

Gardai in Donegal are warning that a poor road safety decision could have altering consequences for a motorist and others. It’s after a number of drivers were detected speeding by the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit yesterday. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued to all motorists. Gardai are urging drivers to not put lives at

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Donegal suffer defeat National Football League defeat to Dublin

Donegal suffered a second successive defeat in the National Football League on Sunday afternoon, this time losing out away to Dublin. It finished 2-15 to 2-11 in favour of the hosts with Michael Murphy and Patrick McBrearty scoring the goals for Declan Bonners side. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh report from Croke Park…

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Successful weekend for Cranford AC at National Juvenile Indoor Championships

It was a successful weekend for Cranford Athletics Club as their athletes Oisin Kelly and Caolan McFadden Both athletes won National title’s at 800 and 1500 metres at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships. Caoimhe McGonigle of the Rosses Athletic Club also won gold in her age category meanwhile Riona Doherty of Finn Valley AC won

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Derry’s promotion hopes take a hit with home defeat against Galway

Derry tasted defeat for the first time in Divsion 2 of the National Football League after they were beaten 4-11 to 0-12 by Galway in Owenbeg. Goals from Matthew Tierney, Damien Comer, Dessie Conneely and Tomo Culhane helped the Tribesmen secured their place in Division One. Rory Gallagher’s hopes of promotion is now out of

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Watch: Katy Herron “over the moon” with Donegal’s win over Dublin in NFL Semi Final

Donegal will face All Ireland champions Meath in the National Football League Final after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Two goals in 30 seconds from Emma McCroary and Yvonne Bonner helped Maxi Currans side to the victory. After the game, Donegal midfielder Katy Herron told Maureen O’Donnell she;s over the moon with

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Maxi Curran reflects on Donegal’s victory over Dublin in National Football League Semi Final

Donegal Ladies will play in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Final after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Maxi Curran’s side looked all set to lose out before two goals in thirty seconds saw them claim the victory. Emma Mc Croary scored the first goal before Yvonne Bonner slotted into the empty

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Will Patching reacts to Derry City beating St Pat’s to go top of the Premier Division

Derry City went to the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night thanks to a 2-1 win over St Pat’s in the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Will Patching got both goals for the hosts, opening the scoring on four minutes before winning it with a goal in added time. Scorer of the winning

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Watch: Dave Webster and Finn Harps ready to kick on after Harps 3-0 prove too strong for Shelbourne

Finn Harps got their first win of the season on Friday night beating Shelbourne 3-0 in Tolka Park. A first half strike from Ethan Boyle had Harps one up at the break. Second half goals from Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods then sealed the victory. After the game Dave Webster told Ryan Ferry he and

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Finn Harps earn first league win of season with victory against Shelbourne

Finn Harps got their first win of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night, beating Shelbourne 3-0 in Tolka Park. Ethan Boyle had Harps one up at the break with a low strike into the back of the Shels net. Second half goals from Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods then sealed Ollie Horgan’s side’s

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Post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and US to begin on Monday

Post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and the United States will begin next Monday in Baltimore. Securing a dealing arrangement with America was one of the main goals of the campaign which led to the UK leaving the EU. According to the Wall Street Journal, the agenda will include discussions on easing supply-chain congestion, developing green

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Good night for Derry but concerns over Michael Duffy – Ruaidhri Higgins

Derry City sit just a point of the new Premier Division leaders St Patrick’s Athletic following their 2-0 win on Monday evening at the Brandywell over Drogheda United. Jamie McGonigle scored both goals as Derry remain unbeaten ahead of their top of the table clash with Pats on Friday. Despite the good result there is

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Donegal clubwoman wins Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year award

Johanne McColgan, a coach from Inishowen-based club Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin, is the Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year for 2022. This is the fourth time that Translink and Ulster GAA have partnered on the initiative, which is designed to recognise club coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the coaching and development of Gaelic

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